Munnar Adventures

Famed as a definitive quiet and revitalizing destination, Munnar is a popular pick among honeymooners and serenity seekers. Apart from its lush green vegetation and calming ambience, Munnar is also an absolute destination for adventure activities. Offering a list of activities to try from, Munnar is the perfect place to unleash your body, mind and soul against the tough terrains of the Western Ghats. If challenging your fears and kicking up your adrenaline rush is something you enjoy doing, then you must visit this adventurous hub for sure.

Adventure and Excursion

Camping and Trekking – A heaven for trekkers, Munnar offers trekking till high elevations like Echo Point and Top Station. Echo, as the name suggests, is a beautiful destination where voice resonance are natural occurrence. The highest point in Munnar is the Top Station and offers stunning views of the town surrounded by hills and valleys. The 32 km long trekking to Top Station is definitely tiring but also a must have experience.
If camping is your idea of enjoying the mountains, you can go for mountain camping tours to Shola National Park.

Mountain Biking – For those who love to explore the mountains with a ride also have a chance to rejoice in this tea estate town of Kerala. Some areas of Munnar like Suryanelli, Anamudi Shola, Kundala, Marayoor and Vandanmedu are suitable for mountain biking. To ride along the hairpin bends and rolling roads whilst conquering the hills and meadow on a two wheeler is an experience that you need to try to feel. There are also various hotels and resorts in Munnar that help arrange biking trips for their guests. One can also rent a cycle from cycle rental services available in Munnar.

Rock Climbing and Rappelling – Other popular activities to try from in Munnar are Rock Climbing and Rappelling. Professional guidance is available for all those who wish to try these tremendously thrilling activities. There are also other adventure activities organized along with rock climbing and rappelling. This 2 hour activity can be tried anytime between 7 am and 7 pm, and is one of the thrilling tourist attractions in Munnar.

Elephant Safari at Carmelagiri Elephant Park – Picture an elephant safari at the rocky topography of Munnar; fascinating isn’t it? This fun activity can be enjoyed by both kids and adults at the Carmelagiri Elephant Park. The Park offers a short 10-15 minutes of elephant rides and is one of the major attractions among tourists, especially kids.

Tree House Stay – This is a childhood dream come true for most of us. Locally known as Erumadam, tree house is an eco-accommodation facility made of natural resources like bamboo, coir, hay and straw. Enjoy the Mother Nature as you sit amidst tea and spice plantations of Munnar. The stay is nothing less than dreamy, and to keep it that way, food, smoke and liquor are strictly prohibited inside the tree house.

Best time to visit Munnar
September to May is the best months to visit Munnar. Summers are a little warm, but one can still visit Munnar during this season. Monsoon season experiences heavy rainfall which could hamper your travel plans and hence this period (July and August) should be avoided. Otherwise this beautiful hill station remains pleasant throughout the year.
How to reach Munnar
By Air: The closest airport to Munnar is the Cochin International Airport, which is 110 kilometres away by road.
By Train: Closest railway station is at Aluva, 110 kilometres away from Munnar.
By Road: Many state-run or private buses connect Munnar to towns in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Road trip to Munnar bestows a heavenly experience.